Natural Disasters in Pepin, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 73.9 |
| Hail | 50.1 |
| Strong Wind | 37.0 |
| Cold Wave | 34.8 |
| Drought | 34.5 |
| Tornado | 30.9 |
| Heat Wave | 22.9 |
| Ice Storm | 15.8 |
| Winter Weather | 14.4 |
| Lightning | 14.2 |
| Wildfire | 2.2 |
| Earthquake | 1.1 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,STRAIGH LINE WINDS, TORNADOES,RAIN,AND FLOODI |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Sep 15, 1975 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLASH FLOODS |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
75
Total Claims Paid
$659,336
Avg Claim Payout
$8,791
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$379,680
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | Biological | 6 | $288,476 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 16 | $91,204 |
Pepin has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hail, strong wind. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 75 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $379,680 in public assistance recovery funding.